Erm Kaslo is a “confidential operative” (think private eye) who finds himself involved in a series of events that lead to the complete alteration of the Universe. Starships turn into dragons. Kaslo, a clever and very organized agent, finds that the rational, scientific Universe is transforming into a Universe ruled by Magic. Kaslo has no facility with Magic so he becomes the henchman of an ambitious mage named Obron. Together, the two men work together to solve puzzles and mysteries resulting from the transformation. If you’re a fan of the works of Jack Vance, you’ll love A Wizard’s Henchman: First Book of the Kaslo Chronicles. Matthew Hughes channels Jack Vance in many of his works like here, here, here, here, and here. If you’re looking for an entertaining action-adventure novel, I recommend A Wizard’s Henchman. I can’t wait for the next volume in this series! GRADE: B+
I’m a big fan of Hughes and I enjoyed this a lot. Not as much humor here as in much of his other stuff.
Steve, I liked the way Matt Hughes wove the events of his other novels into this latest book. And I like Hughes’s humor, too. Maybe that will show up in future volumes in this series.
Off Topic – which Chicago team are you going to watch tonight, Cubs or Bears?
Rick, we’ll be watching both the Cubs and the Bears after I watch LEGENDS OF TOMORROW on the CW.
But…but… the NLCS is on at 5:00 and he football game at 5:30, is the Legends on in the afternoon?
Rick, LEGENDS OF TOMORROW is an 8 P.M. program here on the East Coast.